title: Giant left atrial appendage aneurysm in a neonate.
abstract: Giant aneurysm of the left atrial appendage (LAA) is a rare condition typically presenting in adulthood. This case report describes the investigations and surgical management of a giant LAA aneurysm in a neonate, emphasizing the role of echocardiography and cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging in preoperative evaluation as well as challenges in surgical repair of this defect.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax, Nova Scotia.
authors.forename: James R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Clarke
authors.forename: Cheryl G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Zvaigzne
authors.forename: Dal
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Disler
authors.forename: R Michael
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Giuffre
authors.forename: Ivan M
authors.initials: IM
authors.lastname: Rebeyka
authors.forename: David J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Patton
keywords: atrial appendage aneurysm; echocardiography; magnetic resonance imaging